Yisachar

יִשָּׂשׁכָר

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: reward

• Yisachar is the name of Jacob and Leah's fifth son and one of the original twelve tribes of Israel. The name means "reward," and it marked a moment of profound gratitude in the family's story — Leah saw this child as a divine gift for her faithfulness. The tribe of Yisachar later became known for its devotion to Torah study and wisdom, adding a scholarly dimension to an already deeply meaningful name.

  Deeply traditional and steeped in tribal heritage, Yisachar speaks to families passionate about Torah scholarship. It carries an uncommon gravitas and the beautiful idea that a child is a long-awaited reward. While it may be less familiar outside observant circles, that rarity is part of its appeal — a name with unmistakable roots and an air of purposeful distinction.

• Alternate Spellings: Yissachar, Yisaschar, Yissaschar
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Batsheva
  ,
  Devora
  ,
  Reuven
  ,
  Naftali
• Theme: treasures